All about the name EL

Meaning, origin, history.

El is a name of concise elegance, originating from Hebrew and meaning 'God is my light'. It's often associated with its more traditional counterpart, Eleanor, but stands independently as a modern classic.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name EL since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name El appears to have been most popular between the years 1928 and 1947, with a noticeable dip in popularity in the intervening years. The peak years for this name were 1928 with 7 births and then consistently 5 births each in 1930, 1931, 1934, 1937, 1945, and 1947.

Name variation EL.